The masterwork of a painting elephant
by Michelle Cuevas
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
After being left alone as a baby, Pigeon Jones is rescued and cared for by Birch, a gentle white elephant with a talent for painting. Together, they embark on a journey filled with colorful adventures, where they learn what it truly means to belong and love. Their unique friendship paints a heartwarming story about family found in unexpected places.
Representation & Themes
AdventureFriendshipFamilyArtAnimals
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780374348540
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus & Giroux
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 20,328
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Voyages and travelsLoveElephantsOrphansArtistsFictionFiction, romance, generalArtists, fiction